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What is the primary focus of the approach described for improving English fluency?
What is the primary focus of the approach described for improving English fluency?
- Concentrating solely on spoken English
- Improving all areas of English simultaneously (correct)
- Focusing on reading skills only
- Practicing vocabulary in isolation
What grammatical structure is illustrated with the sentence 'They've been bickering all day'?
What grammatical structure is illustrated with the sentence 'They've been bickering all day'?
- Present perfect continuous (correct)
- Future simple tense
- Past perfect tense
- Simple past tense
In American English, how is the past participle of the verb 'to be' pronounced according to the content?
In American English, how is the past participle of the verb 'to be' pronounced according to the content?
- Beed
- Bin (correct)
- Being
- Bee
What does the term 'bickering' refer to?
What does the term 'bickering' refer to?
Why is becoming comfortable with contractions important in spoken English?
Why is becoming comfortable with contractions important in spoken English?
How does the content suggest one should practice listening skills?
How does the content suggest one should practice listening skills?
What is an implication of understanding fast English outside the classroom?
What is an implication of understanding fast English outside the classroom?
Who are typically the individuals we often engage in bickering with, as mentioned in the content?
Who are typically the individuals we often engage in bickering with, as mentioned in the content?
What does the phrase 'it's up to you' imply in a conversation?
What does the phrase 'it's up to you' imply in a conversation?
When discussing which movie to watch, how might one express that the choices are good?
When discussing which movie to watch, how might one express that the choices are good?
What can be inferred about the phrase 'you could say to your friend or partner' in the context of suggesting a movie?
What can be inferred about the phrase 'you could say to your friend or partner' in the context of suggesting a movie?
What is the significance of the pronunciation 'it's up TA' instead of 'to'?
What is the significance of the pronunciation 'it's up TA' instead of 'to'?
What is a common scenario where 'it's up to you' might be used?
What is a common scenario where 'it's up to you' might be used?
What is considered a moderate amount of caffeine intake per day?
What is considered a moderate amount of caffeine intake per day?
What does 'cardio metabolic multi morbidity' refer to?
What does 'cardio metabolic multi morbidity' refer to?
What does self-reported caffeine consumption imply?
What does self-reported caffeine consumption imply?
What does 'at the outset' mean?
What does 'at the outset' mean?
What is the purpose of using an acronym for difficult terms?
What is the purpose of using an acronym for difficult terms?
What is the main characteristic of the UK Biobank mentioned?
What is the main characteristic of the UK Biobank mentioned?
How many participants were involved in the UK Biobank study discussed?
How many participants were involved in the UK Biobank study discussed?
What is a common disease associated with cardio metabolic morbidity?
What is a common disease associated with cardio metabolic morbidity?
What does the term 'participants' refer to in the context of the UK Biobank?
What does the term 'participants' refer to in the context of the UK Biobank?
Which of the following is a strategy for improving pronunciation mentioned?
Which of the following is a strategy for improving pronunciation mentioned?
What is the difference between 'intake' and 'consumption' in the context of caffeine?
What is the difference between 'intake' and 'consumption' in the context of caffeine?
What type of diseases are included in cardio metabolic multi morbidity?
What type of diseases are included in cardio metabolic multi morbidity?
Which term describes the coexistence of multiple diseases?
Which term describes the coexistence of multiple diseases?
What characterizes bickering compared to fighting?
What characterizes bickering compared to fighting?
What can be inferred about people bickering in a meeting?
What can be inferred about people bickering in a meeting?
What does the term 'sketchy' imply when referring to a street?
What does the term 'sketchy' imply when referring to a street?
Which adjective can describe a person who cannot be trusted?
Which adjective can describe a person who cannot be trusted?
What grammatical structure is needed when using 'must' in a sentence?
What grammatical structure is needed when using 'must' in a sentence?
In spoken English, how is 'must have' often pronounced by native speakers?
In spoken English, how is 'must have' often pronounced by native speakers?
What would be a reasonable response if someone suggests an investment that appears risky?
What would be a reasonable response if someone suggests an investment that appears risky?
What does the phrase 'avoid that street' suggest about its condition?
What does the phrase 'avoid that street' suggest about its condition?
What does the phrase 'do you have a sack?' informally request?
What does the phrase 'do you have a sack?' informally request?
What should be carefully noted when discussing contractions in English?
What should be carefully noted when discussing contractions in English?
What is an example of how a modal verb is used in English?
What is an example of how a modal verb is used in English?
What does 'I'm on it' signify in a conversation?
What does 'I'm on it' signify in a conversation?
Which of the following sentences uses 'what's up' correctly?
Which of the following sentences uses 'what's up' correctly?
Why would 'that street's pretty sketchy' be used in conversation?
Why would 'that street's pretty sketchy' be used in conversation?
What does saying 'you must have seen it' imply?
What does saying 'you must have seen it' imply?
How can you rephrase 'Do you have a second?' in a more casual way?
How can you rephrase 'Do you have a second?' in a more casual way?
What is a suitable response to 'Could you give me a hand?'
What is a suitable response to 'Could you give me a hand?'
What may lead to bickering among coworkers in a meeting?
What may lead to bickering among coworkers in a meeting?
When using 'look' or 'sound' with 'sketchy,' what aspect are you commenting on?
When using 'look' or 'sound' with 'sketchy,' what aspect are you commenting on?
What does 'I can't make it' mean in a conversation?
What does 'I can't make it' mean in a conversation?
What is commonly specified after 'Do you have a sack'?
What is commonly specified after 'Do you have a sack'?
Which phrase would you use to express indirect help after a request?
Which phrase would you use to express indirect help after a request?
What is the percentage by which the risk of developing a disease is reduced with moderate caffeine consumption?
What is the percentage by which the risk of developing a disease is reduced with moderate caffeine consumption?
Which form of the verb is used in the sentence 'I've already drunk 3 cups today'?
Which form of the verb is used in the sentence 'I've already drunk 3 cups today'?
What does the phrase 'What's up with Jacob?' imply?
What does the phrase 'What's up with Jacob?' imply?
What is implied when results from a study are stated to be 'consistent with existing data'?
What is implied when results from a study are stated to be 'consistent with existing data'?
Which is a correct form of using 'give me a hand'?
Which is a correct form of using 'give me a hand'?
What is a more informal version of 'Do you have a second'?
What is a more informal version of 'Do you have a second'?
How does the term 'to an extent' change the meaning of a statement?
How does the term 'to an extent' change the meaning of a statement?
Which of the following terms is considered more formal when referring to food or beverage intake?
Which of the following terms is considered more formal when referring to food or beverage intake?
Which of the following describes the pronunciation of 'I'm on it'?
Which of the following describes the pronunciation of 'I'm on it'?
When someone says 'I can't make it,' what could you infer?
When someone says 'I can't make it,' what could you infer?
What does the study imply about the participants' health at the beginning of the research?
What does the study imply about the participants' health at the beginning of the research?
What is the primary focus of the long-term study mentioned?
What is the primary focus of the long-term study mentioned?
When referring to caffeine consumption, what amount is typically considered moderate?
When referring to caffeine consumption, what amount is typically considered moderate?
In everyday speech, which verb form is most commonly used to refer to past caffeine consumption?
In everyday speech, which verb form is most commonly used to refer to past caffeine consumption?
What aspect of the research methodology is emphasized as being strong?
What aspect of the research methodology is emphasized as being strong?
What phrase is synonymous with 'line up with' in the context of research findings?
What phrase is synonymous with 'line up with' in the context of research findings?
What health aspect does the study explore in relation to caffeine consumption?
What health aspect does the study explore in relation to caffeine consumption?
What does the phrase 'the extent of the connection' refer to?
What does the phrase 'the extent of the connection' refer to?
Which of the following is a potential limitation when discussing caffeine consumption?
Which of the following is a potential limitation when discussing caffeine consumption?
What is one benefit associated with moderate caffeine consumption?
What is one benefit associated with moderate caffeine consumption?
According to the study, how much caffeine is linked with a reduced risk of developing CM?
According to the study, how much caffeine is linked with a reduced risk of developing CM?
What term is used to describe the coexistence of at least two cardio metabolic diseases?
What term is used to describe the coexistence of at least two cardio metabolic diseases?
What is suggested about people who drink coffee or tea regularly?
What is suggested about people who drink coffee or tea regularly?
Which should not be interpreted as a direct encouragement to start caffeine consumption?
Which should not be interpreted as a direct encouragement to start caffeine consumption?
What methodology was utilized in the research referenced?
What methodology was utilized in the research referenced?
How much was the risk reduced for those who had three cups of coffee or tea daily?
How much was the risk reduced for those who had three cups of coffee or tea daily?
What should one consider when interpreting the results of the study?
What should one consider when interpreting the results of the study?
What is an alternative phrase to 'provide comfort' as mentioned in the content?
What is an alternative phrase to 'provide comfort' as mentioned in the content?
Which is a reason given for people being unaware of the connection between caffeine and health?
Which is a reason given for people being unaware of the connection between caffeine and health?
How does the article suggest you possibly feel about coffee or tea consumption if you already have a habit?
How does the article suggest you possibly feel about coffee or tea consumption if you already have a habit?
What is a recommended phrase to start sounding like a native speaker?
What is a recommended phrase to start sounding like a native speaker?
What idea is conveyed about starting a caffeine routine based on the article's information?
What idea is conveyed about starting a caffeine routine based on the article's information?
Which health conditions are examples of cardio metabolic diseases?
Which health conditions are examples of cardio metabolic diseases?
What does ETA stand for?
What does ETA stand for?
Which of the following is a correct use of ETA in a sentence?
Which of the following is a correct use of ETA in a sentence?
What part of speech is 'pick me up' as used in the phrase 'morning pick me up'?
What part of speech is 'pick me up' as used in the phrase 'morning pick me up'?
How does the term 'perky' relate to the phrase 'perk you up'?
How does the term 'perky' relate to the phrase 'perk you up'?
What does the speaker imply about 'caffeine intake' and 'caffeine consumption'?
What does the speaker imply about 'caffeine intake' and 'caffeine consumption'?
If someone needs 'a pick me up', what do they likely need?
If someone needs 'a pick me up', what do they likely need?
What word can be used interchangeably with 'caffeine intake'?
What word can be used interchangeably with 'caffeine intake'?
Which phrase correctly states the relationship of ETA in context of a project?
Which phrase correctly states the relationship of ETA in context of a project?
What does the speaker suggest about using 'perk you up' as a noun?
What does the speaker suggest about using 'perk you up' as a noun?
What is a common way to inquire about someone's caffeine consumption?
What is a common way to inquire about someone's caffeine consumption?
In the phrase 'What's your ETA?', who is typically being asked?
In the phrase 'What's your ETA?', who is typically being asked?
What is the key difference between 'pick you up' and 'perk you up'?
What is the key difference between 'pick you up' and 'perk you up'?
Which of the following is a correct statement about caffeine?
Which of the following is a correct statement about caffeine?
In the phrase 'running late', what aspect does this expression typically indicate?
In the phrase 'running late', what aspect does this expression typically indicate?
How does the speaker suggest improving language skills?
How does the speaker suggest improving language skills?
Flashcards
Contractions
Contractions
A shortened form of two words, often used in spoken English. For example, "they've" is a contraction of "they have".
Present Perfect Continuous Tense
Present Perfect Continuous Tense
A tense in English that describes an action that began in the past and is still ongoing. It is formed with "have/has + been + verb -ing".
Been
Been
The spoken form of the past participle of "to be" in American English. Pronounced with a reduced, unstressed sound, similar to "bin" in "trash bin".
Bickering
Bickering
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Listening Comprehension
Listening Comprehension
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Vocabulary Comprehension
Vocabulary Comprehension
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Grammatical Comprehension
Grammatical Comprehension
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Pronunciation
Pronunciation
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What's the ETA?
What's the ETA?
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What's the project's ETA?
What's the project's ETA?
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My ETA is 6:42
My ETA is 6:42
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Pick me up
Pick me up
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To perk someone up
To perk someone up
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Perky
Perky
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Caffeine intake
Caffeine intake
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Caffeine consumption
Caffeine consumption
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Sketchy
Sketchy
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You must have seen it.
You must have seen it.
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That's pretty sketchy!
That's pretty sketchy!
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Imitation Exercise
Imitation Exercise
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The lazy way to become fluent
The lazy way to become fluent
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Repeating a sentence three times
Repeating a sentence three times
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That's or It's
That's or It's
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Modal verb "must"
Modal verb "must"
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Sketchy (adjective)
Sketchy (adjective)
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Look + adjective (e.g. look sketchy)
Look + adjective (e.g. look sketchy)
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Sound + adjective (e.g. sound sketchy)
Sound + adjective (e.g. sound sketchy)
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Must have + verb (e.g. must have seen)
Must have + verb (e.g. must have seen)
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ETA
ETA
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You must've
You must've
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What's
What's
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To be (contracted)
To be (contracted)
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Sound blending
Sound blending
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Sound reduction
Sound reduction
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Mouthful
Mouthful
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Acronym
Acronym
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Coexistence
Coexistence
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UK Biobank
UK Biobank
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Outset
Outset
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Participant
Participant
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Self-reported
Self-reported
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Consumption
Consumption
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Cardio metabolic disease
Cardio metabolic disease
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Cardio metabolic multi morbidity (CM)
Cardio metabolic multi morbidity (CM)
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Coronary heart disease
Coronary heart disease
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Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
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Stroke
Stroke
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Atomic concepts
Atomic concepts
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Testing effect
Testing effect
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Methodology
Methodology
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Line up with
Line up with
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Existing data
Existing data
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Extent
Extent
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To an extent
To an extent
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Consume
Consume
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Consumption studies
Consumption studies
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Drunk
Drunk
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Have drunk
Have drunk
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Reduce risk
Reduce risk
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Caffeine and Atrial Fibrillation Study
Caffeine and Atrial Fibrillation Study
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Atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation
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Moderate intake
Moderate intake
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Present perfect
Present perfect
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Past simple
Past simple
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It's up to you
It's up to you
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I can't make it.
I can't make it.
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It's up to you.
It's up to you.
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It's up to you
It's up to you
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It's up to you
It's up to you
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Do you have a sack?
Do you have a sack?
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What's up?
What's up?
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I'm on it.
I'm on it.
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Could you give me a hand?
Could you give me a hand?
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What's up with...?
What's up with...?
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Have a sec?
Have a sec?
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Got a sec?
Got a sec?
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Do you have a sack to ...?
Do you have a sack to ...?
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To talk about, to discuss, to review, to go over
To talk about, to discuss, to review, to go over
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On it.
On it.
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On it.
On it.
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On it.
On it.
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I'll try my best to make it.
I'll try my best to make it.
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Study Notes
Lazy Way to Fluent English
- This method improves all aspects of English simultaneously—listening, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and speaking.
- Practice with repetition: Hear a sentence three times, write it, and then get explanation.
- Contractions: Native speakers use contractions (e.g., "they've") frequently in spoken English.
- Present Perfect Continuous: Use this tense to indicate an action that began in the past and continues into the present (e.g., "They've been bickering all day").
- Unstressed pronunciation: Pay attention to unstressed pronunciation of words, like "been" in American English.
- Understanding Context: Learning individual words is crucial but understanding their meaning and use in sentences is vital for understanding fast-paced English.
Verb “Bicker”
- Definition: To argue about unimportant things.
- Common contexts: Family, spouses, close friends, coworkers.
- Difference from fighting: Bickering lacks the strong emotions associated with fighting; the arguments are less serious.
Adjective “Sketchy”
- Definition: Not completely safe or trustworthy.
- Context clues: Dark streets, lacking lighting, few people around, broken glass/windows, abandoned buildings.
- Uses: Describing locations or people. Can be a place that is unsafely or a person that isn't trustworthy.
Phrase "You Must Have Seen It"
- Grammar: Modal verb "must" followed by "have" plus the base form of the verb.
- Spoken vs. written: In spoken English, the pronunciation may vary. "Must of" is an incorrect written form.
Phrase "What's the ETA?"
- Acronym: Estimated Time of Arrival.
- Uses: Discussing expected arrival times in projects, schedules, events, and with friends or coworkers.
Phrase "I'm on it"
- Meaning: Accept responsibility for a task.
- Usage: Responding to a request for help; volunteering to complete a task.
- Often shortened: Can be used just "on it."
Phrase "Could you give me a hand?"
- Meaning: To request someone to help.
- Flexibility: Specifics can be given about the help needed (e.g., "Could you give me a hand with these boxes?")
- Offer of help: Can also be used to offer help to someone.
Phrase "I can't make it"
- Meaning: To say that you cannot attend something.
- Context: To decline an invitation to an event or meeting.
Phrase "It's up to you"
- Meaning: To place the responsibility for a decision on someone else.
- Common usage: When giving choices to someone, providing the rationale for the choice.
Phrase "What's up?"
- Meaning: Casual way to inquire about someone’s status, feelings, or needs.
- Usage: Can be used for people or situations; asking why someone is distracted.
- Reply options: Provide details about status, reason for behavior, or something going on.
Vocabulary related to Caffeine
- "Pick me up" : a noun and verb describing something that boosts energy.
- "Perk you up": similar to pick you up, mainly relates to energy.
- "Consumption" : is another word for intake.
- "Moderate": medium amount (not too low or high) used for caffeine intake.
- "Cardio metabolic multi morbidity": Coexistence of two or more cardio metabolic diseases (e.g., coronary heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes
Study Techniques
- Summary PDFs: Free lesson PDFs are available.
- Vocabulary improvement: Learn phrases used daily by native speakers.
- Watch native speakers: Study native English speakers in videos, movies, etc.
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